1. Module 8

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Mathematics 10-3 Module 8 Lesson 6

Module 8: Daily Living

 

Lesson Summary

 

This is a photo of a young person mowing the lawn.

© Ken Hurst/746114/Fotolia

Last summer, Mike worked for a landscaping firm. He cut lawns when the weather permitted, and he was paid minimum wage. This summer, Mike is considering working on his own. He plans to place flyers advertising his lawn-care services in mailboxes in his community. What factors should Mike take into account to make the right decision to maximize his income?

 

Self-employment was just one of the alternate ways of earning income that you explored in this lesson. You explored the following questions:

  • How do some people earn income through piecework, custom work, contracts, or self-employment?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of earning all or part of your income through these alternative methods?

Check your level of understanding of the materials covered in this lesson by completing “Lesson 6 Traffic Lights” If you select an amber or red traffic light in the multimedia piece, you will receive information about additional work you can complete to improve your understanding of the topics. Complete the suggested work before you proceed to the Lesson 6 Assignment. If you experience difficulty, contact your teacher before starting the Lesson 6 Assignment.

 

You examined self-employment as an alternative to working for an employer. You also explored piecework and custom work. Do you remember the advantages and disadvantages of each of these alternative methods of earning income?

 

Assignment

 

Retrieve the Lesson 6 Assignment Booklet you saved in your course folder at the start of this lesson. Complete the Assignment Booklet.

 

Resave your Assignment Booklet in your course folder and submit a copy to your teacher for assessment.

 

Unit 4 Project

 

Before you move on to the next lesson, you should continue your research for your Unit 4 Project. Have you contacted an employee you can interview who works in the job or career you are going to explore? Has this lesson helped you come up with questions you can ask about how this person earns income? For more information about this step and later steps of the task, review the Unit 4 Project.